Barnacle battle precedes return of boat to harbor

By Susan Scott

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Oct 08, 2012

~~<p>Ishare a sailboat with family and friends in the Ala Wai Boat Harbor, but nine years ago, when the state condemned our finger pier, we had to walk a plank to get aboard. In addition to that wobbly hurdle, several of us had frightening encounters with transients in the neighborhood. As a result, we rarely used the boat.</p>
<p>We all felt bad about neglecting our sailboat, and upset with state officials for neglecting our terrific harbor. For decades the Ala Wai had been one of the best places in the world in which to keep a boat, launch a snorkeling or kayak excursion or simply hang out and watch waves, wildlife and people. Inexplicably, the state let its finest city harbor go downhill.</p>
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Ishare a sailboat with family and friends in the Ala Wai Boat Harbor, but nine years ago, when the state condemned our finger pier, we had to walk a plank to get aboard. In addition to that wobbly hurdle, several of us had frightening encounters with transients in the neighborhood. As a result, we rarely used the boat.

We all felt bad about neglecting our sailboat, and upset with state officials for neglecting our terrific harbor. For decades the Ala Wai had been one of the best places in the world in which to keep a boat, launch a snorkeling or kayak excursion or simply hang out and watch waves, wildlife and people. Inexplicably, the state let its finest city harbor go downhill. Login for more...